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SUNBURY — A city resident claims a Sunbury councilman trespassed on her property and used his position as the head of the code department to threaten her.

MIFFLINBURG — A steady beat of drumming and the laughter of dancing children filled the grounds of Mifflinburg Area Elementary School on Friday.

NORTHUMBERLAND — A note found Friday threatening the Shikellamy Middle School led to students and staff being evacuated from the building.

A Mifflin County man awarded a long-term farming contract with Snyder County is accused of stealing more than $1.3 million from a Juniata County business.

(WBRE/WYOU) — It was a wet and chilly start to the weekend, and we're not done just yet. Showers continue for Saturday night with an otherwise mostly cloudy sky. There is the potential for it to be cold enough for some wet snowflakes across the hilltops of northeastern Pennsylvania Saturday night! Lows drop to near 40. [...]

NOXEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it will fast-track reviews of three separate psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression. This action comes after President Trump signed an executive order last weekend loosening restrictions on the substances as a way to help combat veterans. The taboo and [...]

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Opening night for a local Little League brough out a crowd in Luzerne County. Roads were blocked off as hundreds marched the streets for the plains little league parade this evening. The event brought together players, families, and supporters to kick off the season. Around 200 baseball players and [...]

WYALUSING, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) provided new updates on a bridge closure in Bradford County as crews continue repairs. According to PennDOT, the Wyalusing River bridge is expected to reopen July 1. The bridge connects Wyalusing and Terry Township over the Susquehanna River. The bridge has been shut down [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This earth week, Wilkes‑Barre is putting roots down… literally. On Friday morning, Nesbitt Park became a hub for hands‑on action as local groups and volunteers come together for an earth day and arbor day celebration. From tree planting to litter cleanup and environmental education, the event gave the community a [...]

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men from drums were charged after a storage unit burglary in Butler Township. Police say David Deroy, Tanner Titus, and Michael Scuderi twice broke into a unit at Butler Valley Self Storage, stealing more than $4,000 worth of property last month. Surveillance video helped crack the case. According [...]